Court Collaborative

We provide capable, effective and compassionate advocacy and support to women who come to various Massachusetts courthouses.

We know that women come to court for a variety of reasons: as victims, as defendants, to face an eviction, as a mom whose child is in the juvenile system, etc. In addition to the thing that brought them to court, many women are also experiencing other struggles such as: coping with addiction or mental illness, trying to keep their utilities on, needing more food for their families, confused about public benefit eligibility, accessing public transportation to get to important appointments, etc.

Rosie’s Place staff is on-site to help any woman who comes to court with these or any other issues that they are facing. We currently have an on-site presence in nine courthouses.

Since the program began in January 2017, we have helped 530 women in over 1,192 advocacy visits.